The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain goat. source
The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain goat.
The mountain goat is a large hoofed mammal endemic to North America. source
The mountain goat is a large hoofed mammal endemic to North America.
The mountain goat is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and ice. source
The mountain goat is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and ice.
The mountain goat is an even-toed ungulate of the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae that includes antelopes, gazelles, and cattle. source
The mountain goat is an even-toed ungulate of the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae that includes antelopes, gazelles, and cattle.
The mountain goat is the only species in the genus Oreamnos. source
The mountain goat is the only species in the genus Oreamnos.
Both billy (male) and nanny (female) mountain goats have beards, short tails. source
Both billy (male) and nanny (female) mountain goats have beards, short tails.
The mountain goat has long black horns, 15–28 cm (5.9–11.0 in) in length, which contain yearly growth rings. source
The mountain goat has long black horns, 15–28 cm (5.9–11.0 in) in length, which contain yearly growth rings.
The mountain goat are protected from the elements by their woolly white double coats. source
The mountain goat are protected from the elements by their woolly white double coats.
Their coats of The mountain goat help them to withstand winter temperatures as low as −50 °F (−46 °C) and winds of up to 100 mph (160 km/h). source
Their coats of The mountain goat help them to withstand winter temperatures as low as −50 °F (−46 °C) and winds of up to 100 mph (160 km/h).
Mountain goats are herbivores and spend most of their time grazing. source
Mountain goats are herbivores and spend most of their time grazing.
In captivity, the mountain goat's diet can also include grain, alfalfa, fruits, and vegetables, and grass. source
In captivity, the mountain goat's diet can also include grain, alfalfa, fruits, and vegetables, and grass.
In the wild, mountain goats usually live 12 to 15 years, with their lifespans limited by the wearing down of their teeth. source
In the wild, mountain goats usually live 12 to 15 years, with their lifespans limited by the wearing down of their teeth.
In zoos, however, mountain goats can live for 16 to 20 years. source
In zoos, however, mountain goats can live for 16 to 20 years.
Mountain goats reach sexual maturity at about 30 months. source
Mountain goats reach sexual maturity at about 30 months.
The name Oreamnos is derived from the Greek term oros (stem ore-) "mountain" (or, alternatively, oreas "mountain nymph") and the word amnos "lamb". source
The name Oreamnos is derived from the Greek term oros (stem ore-) "mountain" (or, alternatively, oreas "mountain nymph") and the word amnos "lamb".
